Invisalign clear aligners are made by Align Technology—a global medical device company with industry-leading innovative products. We want to help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.
Invisalign® is part of Align Technology — a global medical device company with industry-leading innovative products. We want to help dental professionals achieve the best clinical results they can and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.
Our Goal
Align Technology is dedicated to transforming lives by improving the journey to a healthy, beautiful smile. We aim to become an indispensable partner to dental professionals worldwide while building a great company, and reinventing lives with newer, better smiles.
Our Milestones
Our company milestones reflect our drive to transform dentistry across the globe by creating the industry’s most innovative products. To date, Invisalign has over 5 million satisfied smiles worldwide.
Aligned Technology, Inc was founded
'97
FDA clearance to market
the Invisalign system
'98
Invisalign Teens was introduced
'99
Invisalign Lite
Enhanced clinical predictability.
Optimised attachments for extrusion
and rotation.
'10
InvisalignG3
Improved SmartForce features.
Precision cuts.
New Invisalign Doctor Site and
ClinCheck Software
'11
InvisalignG4
The next generation of SmartForce
clinical innovations.
'12
SmartTrack
For more constant force and more
consistent control.
InvisalignG4 enhancements
Engineered to deliver even better
clinical results
'13
InvisalignG5 enhancements
SmartForce now addresses deep bite treatments with new features like optimized deep bite attachments, and precision bite ramps
'14
InvisalignG6
ClinicCheck Pro with 3D controls.
First premolar extraction solution.
'15
Our Technologies
Align Technology has always set the bar for leadership and change in our industry by constantly
innovating to bring new and better solutions to doctors and their patients.
SmartTrack®
SmartTrack®
SmartTrack® material is more comfortable and fits better,
making Invisalign clear aligners
easier to put on and take off.
Compared to aligners made
of off-the-shelf, single layer
.030in material. Data on file
at Align Technology.
SmartForce®
SmartForce®
The features of SmartForce®
together with SmartTrack® material,
are clinically proven to achieve
75% more predictable tooth
movement
#.
SmartTrack material and SmartForce
features are clinically proven to improve
control of tooth movement
with Invisalign clear aligners.
Data on file at Align Technology.
SmartStage™
SmartStage™
SmartStage™ Technology allows
the aligner to engage with the
tooth, and the active surface
of attachments to create the
right force system.
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What's the difference between Invisalign aligners and other methods of correct and aligning teeth?
Invisalign aligners
vs
Description
The Invisalign System uses a series of clear, removable plastic trays (aligners) that fit over teeth. Aligners are custom-made and changed every 2 weeks to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
Traditional braces are stainless steel brackets and wires that are attached to the outside of the teeth. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
Aesthetics
Virtually invisible.
Highly visible.
Efficiency
Suitable for most cases from mild to moderate complexity. Treatment outcomes are dependent on the experience level of the practitioner.
Suitable for nearly all cases.
Oral Hygiene
Invisalign aligners can be removed for normal brushing and flossing, making it easier to maintain a good level of oral hygiene throughout the course of treatment.
Oral hygiene is harder to maintain with fixed braces when brushing and flossing. For these reasons, fixed appliance patients can find they have increased plague accumulation and gingival inflammation during treatment.
Comfort
Most people experience temporary, minor discomfort at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This short-term effect is typically described as a feeling of pressure. Speech may be temporarily affected at the beginning of treatment.
Mouth sores/ulcers can be caused by the irritation from components of the braces. Broken brackets and wires can also cause discomfort and may require urgent attention from your treating practitioner.
Compliance
Research show that because aligners are virtually invisible, there is a high level of patient acceptance with Invisalign treatment. However, levels of compliance with elastic wear can vary from patient to patient being treated with aligners.
High level of compliance braces are fixed to the teeth for the duration of treatment. However, levels of compliance with elastic wear can vary from patient to patient.
Removable
Removable, but aligners should be worn a minimum of 20-22 hours a day for best results.
Not removable. Braces are fixed to the teeth for the duration of orthodontic treatment.
Differences in how it works between:
Invisalign aligners
The Invisalign System uses a series of clear, removable plastic trays (aligners) that fit over teeth. Aligners are custom-made and changed every 2 weeks to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
Traditional braces
Traditional braces are stainless steel brackets and wires that are attached to the outside of the teeth. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
Ceramic braces
Traditional ceramic braces are clear brackets that are attached to the outside of the teeth. Wires can be either tooth-coloured or metal. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
Lingual braces
Lingual braces are metal brackets and wires that are bonded to the back of teeth. Wires are adjusted throughout treatment in order to gradually move teeth into the desired position.
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